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INTERNATIONAL
CULTURES PARADE:
Saturday, June 21th, in
Avenue of Americans from 37th to 57th Streets. Midtown Manhattan. Thousands of performers and marchers from
over 100 cultural communities from the tri-state area are
expected to participate, enabling more than one million
spectators to travel around the world in one day to enjoy an
unforgettable educational and cultural experience. Each
participating nation, community, or cultural organization will
have its own contingent through which it will display its
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TAKE a TRIP AROUND
the WORLD... in a DAY!
- Hundreds of World Cultures
- Presentation of Nations' Flags
- Musicians, Singers, and Dancers
- Original Costumes and Musical
Instruments
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VIAJE
ALREDEDOR del
MUNDO... en un DIA!
- Cientos de Culturas
- Presentacion Oficial de Banderas
- Musicos, Cantantes y Bailarines
- Trajes Tipicos e Instrumentos
Musicales
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Background: The first Parade took place
in 1986, in commemoration of the Centennial of the Statue of
Liberty. For the first time in the history of the US, the
leaders from the many different cultural parades and main
umbrella organizations from N.Y. City gathered to organize the
first Parade of Parades, and over 100 cultural groups from the
metropolitan area celebrated together, leaving aside their
political or religious beliefs. More than 100 cultures are
represented in the only parade of nations to celebrate each
other’s heritage. Cultural Understanding for World Peace: You
will experience thousands of musicians, their authentic
instruments, dancers and singers in national costumes. It's A
Trip around the World in one day!
Anticipated Attendance: Hundreds of thousands will
experience this Parade through media coverage. The crowd is a
multicultural mix with high family attendance. VIPs participate
in the Parade: Elected officials, United Nations Ambassadors and
the international diplomatic corps, celebrities and others. The
event captures the media’s attention because of its uniqueness
and the large number of groups that march and perform in the
Parade.
Demographics: The crowd at this Parade reflects the
multicultural population of the New York City metropolitan area.
A great number of cultural groups are represented. The
spectators represent several generations of multicultural
families.
Capsule Description: The Annual International Cultures
Parade is the only Parade in New York City that showcases the
multicultural heritage expression of over 100 communities: giant
floats, folkloric dances and music, performers in native
costumes, marching bands and contingents, and international
pavilions. Thousands of performers and marchers participate in
this annual salute to the multicultural nature of U.S.A. Unlike
many parades, this is A Trip around the World in One Day. Each
cultural group performs along the Parade's route to the delight
of the spectators. This event is unique and offers every
cultural group the opportunity to participate. Every year the
International Immigrants Foundation brings you this spectacular
Celebration to honor our heritage and our contributions. |
PARTICIPATE
ON THE PARADE!
Methods to apply:
Participant On-line Application click here
Participant MS Word Application
(Print and Fax application to:
(212) 204 1294)
Or email it to: Email: iif@10.org
Also you Can also send your application by
mail at:
International Immigrants Foundation
Immigrants Building: 7 West 44th St.
New York, N.Y. 10036
Call the International Immigrants Foundation at 212-302-222 to
receive more information on registering a contingent and see that
your community joins the celebration. The beauty and spectacle of
the event has always been supplied by individuals who take pride in
their heritage.
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